Nephew of the Universe

solo performance · wj productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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RITA AUGUSTINE certified reviewer June 08, 2018
Rob has crafted a wonderful performance piece that dramatizes the unique humor and pain of his unusual upbringing in such an honest way it transcends the specifics to become a truly universal story about identity and becoming your own person.... full review
AYESHA SIDDIQUI certified reviewer June 08, 2018
tagged as: cult · Humor and vulnerabilty · music
Fascinating story. I really enjoyed Rob's laid back performance style as he took us on a journey from cult to freedom, and the difficulties and confusion he encountered along the way. Such a cool show- the time flew by! And excellent direction once again by Jessica Lynn Johnson.... full review
JIM MARTYKA certified reviewer June 09, 2018
To say Rob has had an interesting life would be an understatement! Here he gives us a comedic, poignant and rather enlightening glimpse of what it was like growing up in a cult. A solid, confident and charismatic performer, Rob is at ease in his storytelling and invites you in for a very entertaining perspective. Great solo show!... full review
MARYHELEN SCHMIDT certified reviewer June 09, 2018
tagged as: comical · entertaining · real · Authentic · vulnerable · lovable
Honest and entertaining, lovable and authentic. Rob takes you with him on his real-life journey from growing up in a cult to finding his own way as an adult. Though his background is definitely outside of the norm, his immersive storytelling allows you to understand and relate to his every experience.... full review
KERRY MCPHERSON certified reviewer June 10, 2018
tagged as: comedy · biography · memoir · storytelling
Warmly recommended for anyone considering moving to an ashram or who survived adolescence. ... full review
MELINDA GRACE certified reviewer June 11, 2018
tagged as: comedy · Fun and Quirky! · cult · charming
A delightful and hilarious birds-eye view of growing up in a cult. Funny, charming, humble, and honest -- this show is one of my HFF18 FAVORITES!... full review
YANI GELLMAN certified reviewer June 13, 2018
This show was great. Funny, touching, above all honest. A rare glimpse into a wild scene that so many of us would never get the chance to visit. Thankful to Rob Bruner for giving us this experience.... full review
DAVID WETZEL certified reviewer June 17, 2018
Great show about an incredibly interesting life and how our past shapes who we are today, highly recommended! ... full review
SCOTT WILLIAMS certified reviewer June 17, 2018
Rob takes a truly unique/bizarre childhood and makes it funny, relatable and moving. A remarkable story beautifully told. ... full review
PEERADA MEEMALAYATH certified reviewer June 18, 2018
This show was great to watch! Rob's story is an incredible one and he is able to carry us through the entire ride from start to end. I was engaged the whole time. Rob is so funny and charming and just an amazing performer. ... full review